Henry Genga

East Hartford Public Library is proud to announce that Japan Week will stage a triumphant return in 2023 after a pandemic hiatus. Begun in 2018, Japan Week is a week-long series of programs offered in partnership with the US & Japan Society of Connecticut, presented with funding support from the East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts. Japan Week 2023 events will take place at the two libraries in East Hartford as well as at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford.

It is almost time to spring forward! Daylight Saving time will begin on March 12, 2023. Please, make sure to change your clock an hour forward.

East Hartford Mayor Mike Walsh along with the East Hartford Veterans Commission are excited to announce that the second annual East Hartford’s Memorial Day parade and series of events will take place Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10 AM.

Habitat for Humanity invites all to attend an Applicant Information Meeting on Saturday, March 4 at 10 AM at Raymond Library (840 Main Street). The purpose of the info session is to familiarize attendees with steps and benefits of becoming a Habitat for Humanity Homeowner.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the dangers and warning signs of dating violence to help protect our youth.

As we continue to progress steadily through the current session, it is important that we continue to build upon past legislative successes that have allowed Connecticut to keep moving forward.

East Hartford Parks and Recreation is offering an American Red Cross Babysitter Training Course. This course will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 9am – 4pm. This course is open to youth ages 11 to 15 and for current/future babysitters.

The month of February is dedicated to American Heart Month, a month long awareness campaign in support of over 120 million Americans currently living with a cardiovascular condition, and to educate ourselves on ways we can prevent and reduce the risk of heart disease.